Which princess inspired the name Lady Dior for Dior’s handbag?

Diana, Princess of Wales inspired the name Lady Dior for Dior’s handbag.

Dior introduced the handbag in 1995 under the name “Chouchou.” It became closely associated with Diana after she received and carried one during a visit to Paris. The house later renamed the model Lady Dior in her honour, linking the bag permanently with the princess’s public style.

The bag is known for its structured shape, rounded handles and Cannage quilting, a pattern connected with Dior’s visual heritage. Its hanging charms often spell out the letters D-I-O-R, making the model immediately identifiable.

Lady Dior is sometimes confused with the Dior Saddle bag, a later design created under John Galliano. The two bags have different silhouettes and histories: Lady Dior is a structured top-handle style, while the Saddle bag is recognised for its curved, equestrian-inspired form.